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Haryana procures over 66 lakh metric tonnes of wheat

14 May 2015 Evaluate

Haryana government has procured over 66 lakh metric tonnes of wheat so far from various grain markets, as per information provided by Haryana’s Food and Supplies Minister, Ram Bilas Sharma. This is around 2 lakh metric tonnes more as compared to the wheat purchased during corresponding period last year.

The purchase of wheat was being made at 378 mandis and purchase centres in the state and payment up to 99.57% has been made to the farmers. The current procurement of wheat will continue up to May 15.

Besides, a total compensation of Rs 1,092 crore was being given to farmers for damage caused to their crops due to recent unseasonal rains.